Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708, 7,062 and 1,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,708, 7,062 and 1,972 is: 2,958
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,708 : 7,062 = 1,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,708/7,062 = 1,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,708x = 7,062 × 1,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,708x = 13,926,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,926,264/4,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,958
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